She's 9

My oldest turned 9 this week...9...I still can not believe it. How did she get to 9 so quickly. Isn't it funny how when you are going through certain stages you think it lasts forever yet looking back it really went by fast. She was only an only child for a short time so honestly her babyhood is a blur. Those poor first-borns it's all trial and error and I remember as much as I wanted that baby girl I had no idea what I was doing with her. Poor thing. Despite us she's turned out to be a fabulous young lady - very sweet and nurturing. Kind to everyone (who is not her parents or brother or sisters). Tries hard. Loves to dance. Loves school. While it's sad in a way that the years are passing so quickly I'm excited to see what the future holds for her.